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SIUE Northern Illinois ISU Southeast Missouri State University Illinois EIU WMU Western Illinois University UIC University of Missouri-Columbia IU Lewis University| Arkansas Baptist College | Southern Illinois University Carbondale | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Arkansas Baptist College | Southern Illinois University | ||
| Location | Little Rock, AR | Carbondale, IL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 497 | 11,107 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #467 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | arkansasbaptist.edu | siuc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arkansas Baptist College | Southern Illinois University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,760 | $9,638 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,760 | $9,638 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,826 | $10,622 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,164 | $16,990 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,560 | $11,269 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 98% |
Admission |
Arkansas Baptist College | Southern Illinois University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 9,771 | ||
| Admitted | - | 8,940 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 91.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 17% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.6 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1140 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Arkansas Baptist College | Southern Illinois University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arkansas Baptist College | Southern Illinois University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 4% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $24,500 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 21% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $42,281 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $437 | $232 |
Diversity |
Arkansas Baptist College | Southern Illinois University | ||
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| % Men | 77% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 23% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 4% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 95% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Arkansas Baptist College | Southern Illinois University | ||
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| % In-State | 26% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Arkansas Baptist College | Southern Illinois University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale is larger than than Arkansas Baptist College based on total student enrollment (11,107 students vs. 497 students)
Arkansas Baptist College vs. Southern Illinois University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arkansas Baptist College or Southern Illinois University?
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale is 10% more expensive to attend than Arkansas Baptist College for in-state tuition ($9,638.00 vs. $8,760.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10% higher at Southern Illinois University than Arkansas Baptist College ($9,638.00 vs. $8,760.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arkansas Baptist College than Southern Illinois University ($7,164 vs. $16,990)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arkansas Baptist College are 20.3% lower than costs at Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($8,826 vs. $10,622)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Illinois University Carbondale than Arkansas Baptist College (98% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arkansas Baptist College students is 38.1% larger than aid received Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($15,560 vs. $11,269)
Which college is harder to get into, Arkansas Baptist College or Southern Illinois University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southern Illinois University or Arkansas Baptist College .
- Accepted freshman Southern Illinois University students have a 0.64 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at Arkansas Baptist College (2.6)
Arkansas Baptist College vs. Southern Illinois University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arkansas Baptist College or Southern Illinois University? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Southern Illinois University and Arkansas Baptist College.
- The graduation rate at Southern Illinois University is higher than Arkansas Baptist College (44% vs. 4%)
- Graduates from Southern Illinois University Carbondale earn on average $23,300 more per year than Arkansas Baptist College graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $24,500)
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale students graduate with a $19,781 lower median federal student loan debt than Arkansas Baptist College graduates. ($22,500 vs. $42,281)
- Southern Illinois University graduates are paying $205 less per month on federal student loans than Arkansas Baptist College graduates. ($232 vs. $437)
- More Southern Illinois University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Arkansas Baptist College students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 21%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/